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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming WAXAHACHIE ISD agenda. There are 7 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Proposes Slowing Public Records Access
The board will vote on a resolution to declare up to 10 extra “non-business days” each year, which delays their legal deadline to respond to Texas Public Information Act requests. This makes it harder and slower for taxpayers and parents to get public information about district operations.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on district website) and demand Item XII.E be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. ‘The Public Information Act is a cornerstone of government accountability. Vote NO on creating extra ‘non-business days’ that delay transparency for taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Policy Update Reduces Oversight on District Spending
Buried in a routine policy update from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the district is raising its “capitalization threshold” to $10,000. This accounting change means items costing up to $9,999 will no longer be tracked as long-term assets, making it harder to monitor expensive equipment purchased with taxpayer money.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on district website) and ask for Item XII.H to be pulled from the Consent Agenda. ‘Why is the district raising the capitalization threshold? Taxpayers deserve full transparency and tracking for all significant purchases, not just those over $10,000.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Asset Tracking
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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District Seeks Waivers for Overcrowded Classrooms
The district is asking the state for permission to exceed the maximum class size limit in multiple grades across seven different elementary schools. This means more crowded classrooms and less individual attention for young students.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on district website) regarding Item XII.F. ‘Why are so many elementary classrooms overcrowded? What is the long-term plan to ensure our children receive the attention they need instead of relying on state waivers?’
💰 Impact: Overcrowded Classrooms
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve purchase orders over $100,000 on the consent agenda, but the report detailing these purchases was not included in the provided documents. This bundles significant spending without easy public review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘PO Over $100K – Sept’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the vendors and amounts. Email the Board to pull Item XII.B from consent for discussion if any spending seems questionable.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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District Considers 40-Year Cell Tower Leases on School Property
The district is exploring a partnership to lease school land for cell towers, a deal that could last for 40 years. While this could generate revenue, it commits public property to a private company for decades and requires careful review to ensure taxpayers get a fair deal.
Response
ASK FOR TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on district website) regarding Item XI.E. ‘Before any Letter of Interest is signed, please provide a public analysis of the proposed 40-year lease terms and ensure any agreement is competitively bid to protect taxpayer interests.’
💰 Impact: 40-Year Land Commitment
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving monthly financial reports on the consent agenda, but the 21-page report was not included in the provided documents. This prevents easy public scrutiny of the district’s financial health.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Monthly Board Financial Reports – July’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to review the district’s cash position, revenues, and tax collections.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Certifies Compliance with State’s Anti-DEI Law
The district is holding a public hearing and voting to certify its compliance with Senate Bill 12. This state law prohibits spending resources on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and bans instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, aligning district policy with state law protecting parental rights and taxpayer funds.
How to Secure It
SUPPORT THIS ACTION: Attend the public hearing (Item IV.A) to thank the board for complying with state law that protects students from divisive concepts and ensures taxpayer dollars are focused on academics, not ideology.
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Funds Protected
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